Fiber Types

Cotton Application

Rayon Application

Lyocell® Application

• Low strength per size
• Low elongation
• Not as durable as synthetics
• Used for overdye or garment dye programs
• Colorfastness not as good as polyester
• Good Heat resistance
• Wrap for CW Core
• Only available in staple

• Medium strength
• Low elongation
• Low-wet modulus
• Used for embroidery
• High sheen
• Only available in continuous filament

• Low strength
• Low elongation
• Recommend for use in Tencel® fabrics that are overdyed & subjected to enzymes
• Only available in staple

• High strength per size - high elongation
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Very good color fastness
• Very good abrasion resistance
• Very good UV resistance
• Used in most apparel applications
• Available in staple or continuous filament

• High strength per size - high elongation
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• More elastic than polyester
• Used for industrial applications like furniture, shoes & boots, luggage, etc.
• Only available in continuous filament from A&E

Aramid

• Very high strength per size
• Stronger than steel
• Very expensive
• Excellent heat resistance - short term
• Used in fireman's uniforms & military applications
• Available in staple and continuous filament form

• Low strength, high elongation

• Very expensive

• Excellent heat resistance - long term

• Used in fireman's uniforms & military applications

• Available in staple and continuous filament form